The word “chia” may trigger a certain image in your mind such as planted pots or creatures sprouting green “hair”. Though chia seeds are a great craft project, they can also provide us with many health benefits when added to your favorite foods!
What are Chia Seeds?
Did you know that what you drink every day can cause you to gain weight? According to eatright.org, people are drinking more soft drinks, juices, and other beverages that are high in sugar and calories without balancing their caloric intake from food. Over time, this can lead to weight gain and other health problems.
By Krista Diekemper
Kick off Spring with a variety of color on your plate and in your diet! With warmer weather comes a larger variety of produce, better quality, and at more affordable prices. Having a “colorful” plate of food is an easy way to provide your body with a variety of vitamins and minerals.
Foods Currently In Season:
Artichokes, avocados, bananas, broccoli, spinach, strawberries, and mushrooms
Portneuf Medical Registered Dietitian Nutritionists[/caption]
Pictured: Alyssa Lynott, Jessy Griffel, Cary Yensen, Jessica Strange, Amy Kramer, Eva Sorrentino.
Not pictured: Margaret Larson, Krista Diekemper, Abby Wilson, Jennifer Anthony.
By Amy Kramer, MPH, RD, LD
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By Eva Sorrentino, MS, RD, LD
This month is National Nutrition Month. The focus of this month is to “Go Further with Food.” One way to do this is to reduce food waste and use food to its full potential. Here are a few tips to get the most bang for your food buck:
For decades, chocolates have been given to that special someone as a sincere gesture of appreciation. On Valentine’s Day, chocolate is shared as a sign of love or friendship. While the gesture and gifts of sweets are wonderful, rich milk chocolate is also considered to be junk food – high in calories, fat and sugar.